Northcentral Technical College Explained

Northcentral Technical College
Motto:Real life. Real learning.
Established:1912
Type:State Technical College
Faculty:Approximately 150 FT
President:Dr. Jeannie Worden
Budget:$43.9M (2009-2010)
Students:2022(FT), 3098(PT) as of 4-18-11
City:Wausau
State:Wisconsin
Country:United States
Campus:Urban
Colors:Blue,Silver
Nickname:Timberwolves
Website:www.ntc.edu

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is a public community college in Wausau, Wisconsin. It is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System. The district of the college includes all of, or portions of, Marathon, Lincoln, Taylor, Price, Langlade, Menominee, Clark, Portage, Shawano and Waupaca counties. The main campus is located in Wausau. There are regional centers in Antigo, Medford, Merrill, Phillips, Spencer and Wittenberg.

Accreditation

Northcentral Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA).[1] Several programs are accredited by other accreditation bodies.

History

The college began as Wausau Industrial School in 1912. It was renamed Wausau Vocational School in 1936, Wausau Technical Institute in 1961, North Central Technical Institute (NCTI) in 1967. It began occupying its new facility in 1969. It was renamed Northcentral Technical College in 1988.

Academics

NTC offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and over 100 certificate programs in agriculture, business, community services, general studies, health, public safety and technical and trades.

Notable alumni

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.ntc.edu/about/accreditation.htm About NTC at official website
  2. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010,' Biographical Sketch of Russ Decker, pg. 76